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by John Mighton (Author)
JUMP Math's student Assessment & Practice Books are a great resource for teachers and parents to help children in Grades K?8 build their confidence, skill, and success in math. Created by award-winning mathematician and best-selling author Dr. John Mighton, the AP Books are informed by the latest research on how children learn. They are designed to support students with practicing and mastering math concepts being taught in class and are equally helpful for supporting math learning at home. These essential math resources are printed in two parts, which together cover the full school year. Answer keys for all grades are available at www.jumpmath.org.
Author Biography
Mathematician, author and playwright, Dr. John Mighton started JUMP Math in 2002 as a registered charity to address inequities in math education and dispel the myth that only some people are born to be good at math while others are destined not to understand it. JUMP Math is now used by over 250,000 students in Canada, the United States and Spain, as well as other countries worldwide. Dr. Mighton has created a distinctive approach to teaching math that is designed to enable every child to develop a deep understanding and love of math. He is globally recognized for his work building children's confidence and potential through success in math and has been named a Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year, an Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Canada, an Ashoka Fellow, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and received three honorary doctorates for his ground-breaking work.
